Includes bibliographical references (pages 250-259) and index
1. China's encounter with the Middle East -- 2. Sino-Arab peaceful co-existence -- 3. The struggle against imperialism -- 4. The struggle against imperialism and revisionism -- 5. The struggle against social imperialism -- Conclusion -- Appendix I: the Middle East in China's foreign ministry: structure and personnel -- Appendix II: the Middle East in China's economic relations -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index